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caseydog · 11-10-2011, 08:48 PM

I make about 90 percent of the rubs I use. It is way cheaper, IMO.

I love the rub from the Salt Lick, and they sell it. But, the owner of the Salt Lick gladly tells people what's in it. I bought a jar of it for 9 bucks, and now I refill that jar with my own stuff for about a buck's worth of ingredients.

I do like trying bought rubs I read about just for the heck of it, and there are a lot of good ones for sale. But, there are also a lot of good rub recipes available for free -- including many on this forum.

Making your own rubs is part of the BBQ experience, IMO. Taking rub recipes and modifying them is a lot of fun for me. After a while, you gain a knowledge of what each ingredient brings to the party, and you can go off in another direction with that knowledge.

So, yes you can save money making your own rubs -- and experience the joy of tasting something good that you made. But, it is still fun to try commercial rubs from time to time.

Play with your food!

CD

11-10-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	I make about 90 percent of the rubs I use. It is way cheaper, IMO. I love the rub from the Salt Lick, and they sell it. But, the owner of the Salt Lick gladly tells people what's in it. I bought a jar of it for 9 bucks, and now I refill that jar with my own stuff for about a buck's worth of ingredients. I do like trying bought rubs I read about just for the heck of it, and there are a lot of good ones for sale. But, there are also a lot of good rub recipes available for free -- including many on this forum. Making your own rubs is part of the BBQ experience, IMO. Taking rub recipes and modifying them is a lot of fun for me. After a while, you gain a knowledge of what each ingredient brings to the party, and you can go off in another direction with that knowledge. So, yes you can save money making your own rubs -- and experience the joy of tasting something good that you made. But, it is still fun to try commercial rubs from time to time. Play with your food! CD